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a. Search a food menu/ cuisine in the middle east
countries.
b. Write its definition and historical background of the
food.
c. List its Preparation/ procedures of cooking.
d. Mention its nutritional value/ nutrient contents
e. Write its cultural significance.
a, middle east most popular food falafel.
b, it is a popular middle eastern fast food. falafel is a contested
region it is one of their national dishes
it is a delicious deep-fried chickpea ball paired with hummus. most
popular in Israeli and other middle east countries. it is street
food. from Christian Copts of Egypt who forbidden to eat meat
during some holidays, this dish called ta'amiya from fava beans is
tasty fitters make them happy with chickpeas. this is called
Israeli falafel.
c, Preparation:
ingredients:
-Dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, onion, garlic, kosher salt and
pepper and spices, baking powder, sesame seeds.
Soak the chickpeas for 24 hours and drain very well.
add chickpeas, fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and drill,
onion, garlic, and spices. grind it finely.
Refrigerate at least for 1 hour. it holds better when it is
chilled.
when the mixture is well chilled, stir the baking powder, and
toasted sesame seeds.
scoop the falafel and make a ball size and flatten them
slightly.
fry in the oil with medium heat.
d, nutritional value:
it has 330calories, 31 carbohydrates, 17.5 fats, 13grams of
protein, and 294 sodium.it has soluble fiber that helps to lower
the LDL cholesterol level
e, falafel is an Israeli national dish.it is an Israeli culinary
culture and traditional food, it is an Arab food. food is an
important cultural meaning, it contains a regional value and
political process to call falafel as Israeli dish.